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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 716.22 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 716.22 and 309.20 is: 426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 716.22 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/716.22 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 716.22 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 221,451.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,451.64/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.66

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